The Urban Fantasy genre has been popular in the publishing industry for several years and has consistently ranked among the top-selling genres on online bookstores like Amazon. In recent years, the genre has continued to evolve and diversify, with subgenres such as paranormal romance and dystopian Urban Fantasy gaining popularity.

According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global Urban Fantasy book market was valued at $3.79 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% from 2021 to 2027. This suggests that the Urban Fantasy genre will continue to be popular and experience steady growth in the coming years.

Moreover, with the ongoing trend of adaptations of popular books into movies and TV shows, it is possible that the popularity of Urban Fantasy books may continue to rise in 2023 and beyond. Shows like Shadow and Bone and The Witcher, based on popular Urban Fantasy novels, have become hits on streaming platforms like Netflix, which could potentially lead to increased interest in the genre among readers.

In conclusion, the Urban Fantasy genre has been popular for several years and is expected to continue to grow in popularity in the coming years, with potential for even greater growth due to adaptations of popular books into TV shows and movies.

I have been designing covers in the genre for several years and these are select samples of my work: